Machine for making matches.



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J. A. .E.CBlSWELL.

MACHINE FIOR MAKING MATCHES.

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No. 7|6,8!4. 'Patented Dec. 23, |902.

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MACHINE FUR MAKING MATGHES.

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UNITED rares JAMES A. EKIN CRISVVELL, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

MACHINE FCR MAKlNG MATCHES.

SPECIFICATION forming part f Letters Patent NO. 716,814, dated December 23, 1902. Original application filed November 16, 1899, Serial No. 737,186. Divided and this application led March 20, 1901. Serial To tu wle/0m, t mrtg/concern:

Be it known that I, JAMES A. EKN CRIS- WELL, of New Yorkpcounty of Kings, and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements iu Machines for Making Matches, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention relates to match-making machines, and is a division of my application,

Serial No. 737,186, iiied November 16, 1899,

in which the splints are cut from veneer.

The primary object of the invention is to provide simple and efficient means by which splints may be cut from strips or blanks of veneer and then separated and discharged directly into holding means in position for treatment to complete the matches.

A further object of the invention is to provide simple and efficient means by which the previously-cut splints are carried bodily at once and separated into a series of more than two independent rows in position to be discharged'into the carrier.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the construction and combination of the several parts, substantially as hereinafter described and then pointed out in the claims at the end of the description.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a vertical longitudinal section of one form of machine em` bodying my invention, taken on the line 1 1 of Fig. 3. Fig. 2 is a fragmentary detail view of the carrier-operating mechanism.y Fig. 3 is a plan View. Fig. Ziisafragmentary sectional plan taken on the line IV IV of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional plan taken on the line V V of Fig. 1. Fig. G isa section taken on the line VI VI of Fig. 2, showing the means for operating the plunger device for forcing the splints from the separator. Fig. 7 is a fragmentary side elevation of the mechanismfor operating the cutterspindle. Fig. 8 is a fragmentary 1ongitudinal section showing the separator moved so as to separate the splints into independent rows. Fig. 9 is a fragmentary plan view, partly in section, of the separator on a larger scale in the position shown in Fig. S. Fig. 10 is a fragmentary plan of the separator in position to receive the splints. Fig. 11 is a (No model.)

fragmentary detail plan view of one of the sets of separator-plates. Fig. 12 is a section of one form of carrier taken on the line XII XII of Figli. Fig. 13 is a section taken on the line XIII XIII of Fig. 11i. Fig. 14 is a fragmentary plan view of the carrier or holding means. Fig. 15 shows a slightly-different arrangement of the lever and connections for operating the separator members, and Figs. 16, 17, and 18 show other forms of cutting means for the splints.

The frame 10 may be of any suitable construction,and to the frame is secured an openended box 11, in which are placed the veneer blanks or cards 12. These blanks or strips of veneer are .of a size equal to the length and the thickness of the splints and are of a width sufficient to provide a number of splints. The blanks are forced through the box 11 by a follower 13 against the abutment or plate 14, and over the blanks or cards are projecting ledges 15 and an angle plate or bar 16, which serve toprevent the cards from being forced upward. The follower 18 is provided with a handle 17 and has its ends 18 provided with eyes 19 and passed through and working in longitudinal slots in the box 11. The eyes on the follower 13 are connected with ropes 20, that pass around sheaves 21 on the box 11, the other ends of the ropes being weighted and passed over suitable sheaves or pulleys (not shown) to cause the follower to constantly exert pressure on the blanks 12, though instead of weights and connections one or more springs may be used. Vertically movable past the inner open end of the box and between the abutment 14 and one face of the plate 16 is a plunger 22. This plunger is secured to the slides 23, Fig. 4, which work in suitable guides 24 in the upper portion of the frame, and en the slides are lugs or studs which are engaged by the slotted ends of levers 25. The levers 25 are secured to a rock-shaft 25a, and on this shaft is an arm 26, operated by an eccentric 27 on the drive-shaft 28, so that as the latter ro tates by means of the drive-pulley 28a or otherwise the levers 25 will receive a vertical movement, which will cause a like movement to be imparted to the plunger 22, so as to IOO force one of the blanks or strips at each reciprocation from the box 11 to a splint-cutting device 29. The cutting device 29 may be of any suitable forni orconstruction. As shown, it consists of a series of circular knives 30, spaced apart equal to the width of the splints and secured to a shaft or spindle 3l, which extends transversely of the machine. The ends of the shaft or spindle 31 are provided with gears 32, loosely held thereon, which mesh with the racks on the levers 25, and carried by each gear are one or more springpressed pawls 34, which engage teeth of the ratchet-wheels 35, by which the cutters or knives 30 will be given rotary movement during the downward stroke of the plunger 22 and levers 25, but will remain stationary during the upward stroke. The blanks or strips as they are forced downward will pass between the abutment 14, which serves as a backing, and the knives 30, and will be separated' by the knives into complete splints, the splints being prevented from following the curvature of the knives by the comb 36, that consists of a plate provided with projections which enter between the cutters or knives.

To separate or divide the splints into independent rows,l provide asuitable separator, as 37. This separator may be variously constructed. The members 38 and 39 are both movable, and each member comprises a series of sliding plates, fingers, or members 40, which are joined together in four different and independently-movable sets by the bars 41. The bar 41 of each set of one member is joined to the corresponding bar of the other member by a tie bar or rod 42, so as to rigidly hold the sets apart equal to or about the thickness of the splints. The tie-rods 42 are located at the opposite sides of the separator to provide a free open splint-receiving space, receiver, or holding device 43 between the opposed ends of the slides or plates. The bars of each set of plates, the number of which correspond to one set ot splints, are independently connected by the links 44 to levers 45, which latter when operated move the plates in their bearings 46. The links 44 are connected to the levers 45, usually two, at different distances from their pivot or rock-shaft 48, so that the throw of each set of plates will vary. These levers may be secured to the shaft 48, and to each lever beneath the said shaft is connected the end 49 of a cam head orslide 50. The cam-heads 50 span the drive-shaft 28 and have their outer ends slidingly held in bearings 51. A cam 52, secured to the drive-shaft 28, engages projecting portions 53 of each head or slide at the proper time and imparts a reciprocatory movement to said head. As the slides move back and forth by the action of the cams 52 the levers 45 will be thrown from the position shown in Figs. 1 and 10 to the position shown in Figs. 8 and 9, thus carrying the splints bodily at once and separating the splints into four independent and parallel rows. The holding devices or receivers 43 of each set of plates or members register with those 'of the others to form a common entering groove or channel when in the position shown in Fig. 1, into which the splints are forced endwise in a close row and in a common plane. The reciprocatory movement of the separator will carry the row of splints bodily to the side of the cutting means and at right angles to the plane in which they are received and will separate them into independent rows in position to be held for completing the matches.

The splints may be ejected from the separator by any suitable means. The splints are carried over a bed or plate 54, in which are openings 55, corresponding in number and position to the holding devices of the separator when the several sets of plates have been moved to divide the splints. Above the separator is a plunger device having the plungers 56, one for each splint. These plungers are guided at one end by the plate or bed 57 and are secured at their other ends to a vertically-movable head 58, which is suitably guided in the frame, the plate 57, as also the plate or bed 54, being secured to or formed as a part of the bearings 46. The plunger device is forced in one direction by the springs 59 and in the opposite direction or downward. by the levers or arms 60. These arms are journaled loosely on the shaft 48 and are provided with cam ends 61, arranged in the path of movement of the cams 62, the latter being carried by disks 63, secured to the main drive-shaft 28, as best shown in Fig. 6. The cams 62 while rotating will engage the ends 61 of the arms 60 and will force the plungers downward to eject the splints from the separator while a quick return movement is effected by the springs 59. As an additional precaution and to be sure of the return movement ot' the plungerl device the arms have projecting portions 64,to which are pivoted arms 65. These arms normally rest on the periphery of the disks 63 and have hooked ends 66, which are engaged by lugs or cams 67 on the disks 63. Vhen the arms 65 are in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 6, the lugs 67 will not engage the ends 66; but during the downward movement of the plunger device the ends 66 will be drawn into the path of movement of said lugs, so as to be operated thereby either in conjunction with or independently of the springs 59 in case the latter should not work properly.

As the splints are ejected from the separator they are held in the position they were separated by a holding device or carrier. This carrier or holding device 69 may be variously constructed. The holding device consists of a frame 70, of rectangular form, to which are held a number of rows ot' splintholding devices. Each row of holdingv devices comprises two opposed metallic plates 7l, which are held by lugs 72 on the frame 70, and each plate is bent at intervals, as at ICO IIO

73, to form with its opposed member or plate individual sockets for the splints. The bent port-ions 7 3 are each cut so as to form springiingers 74, between which the splints are rigidly held when forced into the sockets by the plungers e9. The frame is supported in pockets 75, formed in an endless linked carrier 7 6, so as to be readily removable therefrom, the members ofthe carrier beingjoined together' at 76 and supported during its move ment through the machine by the brackets 77 on the frame and the bar 78, which latter also forms an abutment for the splints when forced into the carrier. On each bracket 77 there may be a suitable guide (not shown) which engages and overlaps one edge 79 of the carrier to assistin alining the latter and holding it in position. The frames 70 may be introduced into or removed from the pockets of the carrierin any suitable manner, and the endless linked carrier may be of suflicient length to permit dipping and heading of the matches, the frames being then Vremoved to permit the heads to `set and dry. By having the holding devices forthe splints removable from an endless carrier the speed of thc machine does not have to be governed by the time necessary for the heads ofV the matches to dry. The linked members of the carrier are provided with teeth 80, which are adapted to mesh with gears Sl, secured tothe transverse shaft 82. The shaft S2 has an arm 33, carrying a spring-pressed pawl S4 at one end,which engages the teeth of a ratchet.- wheel 85. This ratchet-wheel has teeth 96,

Fig. 2, which are different from the other teeth of the ratchet-wheel. These teeth vary in number according to the length of the linked members of the carrier, and are for the purpose of giving a longer throw to the carrier when one of its movements includes a joint between two links. The rod 37, which is operated by the crank 88 on the shaft 28, imparts movement to the paWlvSi a distance equal to or slightly more than the length o f the teeth 86. It will be seen, then, that the pawl will have lost motion while operating on the ordinary teeth of the ratchet equal to the dierence in length between these teeth and the teeth 86, so that while operating on the latter teeth the endless carrier will have a greater throw, which permits the carrier to be properly joined together and allows for the space necessary for the pockets in each link.

The invention will be readily understood from the foregoing description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.

The parts being in the position shown, with the blanks of veneer 12 in the box l1 and the drive-shaft 2S operated by the pulley 28, one of the blanks or cards l2 will be forced to the cuttingdevice 29, which latter is partially rotated during the downward stroke of the plunger by racks 33, engaging the gears 32 on the shaft or spindle 3l. The blanks are each carried by one movement of the plunger 'and dry.

and cutting device to and just free of the separater, and the next movement of the plunger and cutting device forces the com pletely-severed splints into the receivers or holding devices 43, while the position previously occupied by the cut splints is now taken by the next blank. As soon as the single row of complete splints is forced into the receivers or holding devices 4:3 the separator as an entirety is moved toward the plungers by the actuating mechanism already described. During this movement the row of splints is simultaneously divided into fourindependent rows, as shown more clearlyin Figs. Sand 9. In this position the plungers 56 are given a quick down ward movement by their operating mechanism,which forces the separated splints into the holding device or dipping-carrier. The ratchet-and-pawi mechanism at this time gives movement* to the holding device and endless carrier and places the carrier in position to receive a new set of splints. This operation may continue with the reciprocatory movements of the separator, and as soon as one of the holding devices is filled with splints it may be removed and the splints treated to complete the matches in the usual or in any preferred manner, or the splints may be treated by being dipped and the igniting composition placed thereon and the frames 70 removed to permit the heads to set The frames 70 may be introduced as well as removed automatically; `but this featpre, as well as the dipping and placing the igniting composition on the splints, forms no part of this application and may be accomplished in any desired manner.

In Fig. l5 the cam-headsinstead of having one end pivotally connected to the levers which operate the separator have projections 89, which engage the upper ends of levers 90. These levers are pivoted at 91 and are connected to the separator members by suitable links, the whole being substantially identical with that already described.

In Fig. 16 instead of a stationary 'abutment a roller 92 is provided to permit the splints to be forced downward more readily and to take thethrust of the knives in cutting, the roller being also indicated in dotted lines in Fig. l.

Fig. 17 shows a double series of rotary overlapping knives or cutters. These cutters are secured to the transverse shafts or spindles 93, which may be continuously rotated, the distance of the separator from the cutting device varying according to the form of the latter.

The reciprocating cutter-head in Fig. 18 consists of the knives 94, which have their cutting edges properly spaced apart and which cut the splints against the backing 95. Between the knives are ejectors 96, that prevent the splints from following the knives after being cut.

From the foregoing it willhe seen that simple and efficient means are provided bywhich ICO IIO

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the splints are cut and divided into a series of independent rows or sets and then discharged into a holding device in position for treatment to complete the matches.

While I have described means for dividing rectangular splints into four independent rows, it is to be understood that the invention is not confined to the kind of splints nor the number of rows into which they may be divided--as, for example, the splintsl may in some instances, if desired, be divided into three rows.

The splints may be made of any suitable material, and instead of a plunger device for forcing the splints into the holding device other means maybe employed to hold the splints for treatment.

Ilaving thus fully described myinvention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodilyreciprocatory separator carrying the splints bodily at once and separating them into a series of more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

2. A match-making machine, comprising a bodily-movable separator carrying the splints in a single row bodily at once and dividing the splints into a series of more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

3. In a' match-making machine, the combination with means for supplying splints, of a bodily-reciprocatory.separator receiving the splints in a common plane and separating them into aseries of more than two independent parallel rows, and holding means for the splints.

4. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means cutting the splintsin a close row, of a bodily-movable separator carrying the splints bodily at once and dividing the splints into a series of more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

5. In a machine for making matches, the combination with a splint-cutting device having knives spaced apart and in operation cutting the splints in a close row, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator dividing the splintsinto a series of more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

6. In a match-making machine, the combination with means for supplying splints, of a bodily-movable separator receiving the splints in acommon plane and separating them into a series of more than two independent rows, holding means for the splints, and a plunger device for forcing the splints into the holding means.

'7. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means cutting the splints in a close row, of a bodily-movable separator dividing the splints into a series of more than two'independent rows, holding means for the splints, and a plunger device for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

8. Ina match-making machine, the combination with a splint-cutting device cutting the splints in a close row, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator receiving the splints in a common plane and separating them into aseries of more than two independent yparallel rows, and holding means for the splints.

9. In a match-making machine, the combination with the splint-cutting device cutting the splints in a close row, of a bodily-movable separator receiving the splints in a common plane and separating the splints into a series of more than two independent parallel rows, holding means for the splints, and plunger means for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

10. In a match-making machine,the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodilyreciprocatory separator receiving the splints endwise, moving them bodily at once and separating them in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

ll. In a match-making machine, the combination with a splint-cutting device,and means for feeding cards the length of the splints to the cutting device, of a bodily-movable separator receiving the splints endwise, moving them bodily at once, and separating them in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, and a carrier receiving the splints from the separator.

l2. In a match-making machine, the combination with a splint-cuttingdevice, and means for feeding veneer cards the length of the splints to the cutting device, of a bodily-movable separatorinto which the splints are forced endwisein a single row and which moves such row bodily at once and separates it in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

13. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodilymovable separator receiving the splints endwise and separating them in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows,holding means for the splints, and a plunger device for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means, for the purpose set forth.

14. In a match-making machine, the combination with a splint-cutting device, and means for feeding cards the length of the splints to the cutting device, of a bodily-movable separator receiving the splints endwise and separating them in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, a carrier receiving the splints from the separator, and a plunger device for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier, substantially as and for the purpose described.

15. In a match-making machine, the combination with a splint-cutting device, and means IOO IIO

for feeding veneer cards the length of the splints to the cutting device, of a bodily-movable separator into which the splints are forced endwise in asin gle row and which separates them in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, holding means for the splints, and a plunger device for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

I6. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, and means for feeding cards the length of the splints to the cutting means, of a bodily-movable separator into which the splints are forced endwise and then carried bodily at once and simultaneously separated into more than two independent parallel rows, and holding means for the splints, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

17. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, and means for feeding cards the length of the splints to the cutting means, of a bodily-movable separator located adjacent io the cutting means and receiving the splints endwise, the splints being forced into the separator, means for moving the separator so as to carry the splints bodily and simultaneously divide the splints into more than two independent parallel rows, and holding means for the splints.

18. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodilymovable separator into which the splints are forced endwise and then carried and simultaneously separated into more than two independentrows,holding means for the splints, and plunger-s for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means, substantially as and for the purpose setforth.

19. In a match-making machine, the combination wit-hasplint-cuttingdevice,'ofabodilymovable separator located adjacent to the cutting device and receiving the splints endwise, the splints being forced into the separator, means for operating the 'separator so as to simultaneously divide the splints in lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

20. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, and means for forcing blanks or cards the lengt-h of the splints to the cutting means, of a bodily-mov-4 able separator into which theV splints are forced endwise and which carries the splints and separates them in right lines parallel to each other and into independent parallel rows to the side of the cutting means, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding` means, for the purpose set forth.

21. A match-making machine, comprising a bodilyreciprocatory separator carrying the splints bodily at once in a single row and dividing such row into more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

22. In a match-making machine, the combination with a bodily-reciprooatory separator carrying the splints bodily at once in a single row, and dividing such row into a series of more than two independent rows, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

23. In a machine for making matches, the combination with a splint-cutting device having knives or cutters spaced apart and in operation cutting the splints in a close row, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator dividing the splintsinto a series of more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

24. In a machine for making matches, the combination with a splint-cutting device having knives or cutters spaced apart and in operation cutting the splints in a close row, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator dividing the splints into a series of more than two independent rows, a carrier, and plnngers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

25. In a match-making machine, the combination with means for supplying splints, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator receiving the splints'in a common plane and separating them into a series of more than two independent rows, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints into the holding means.

26. In a match-making machine, the combination with a splint-cutting device cutting the splints in a close row, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator receiving the splints in a common plane and separatingthem into a series of more than two independent parallel rows, and holding means for the splints.

27. In amatch-making machine, the combination with a splint-cutting device,and means for feeding veneer cards the length of the splints to the cutting device, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator into which the splints are forced endwise in a single row and which separates them in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

2S. In a match-making machine, the combination with asplint-cuttingdevice,and means for feeding cards the length of the splints to the cutting device, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator receiving the splints endwise in a single row and separating such row in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, a carrier receiving the splints from the separator-,and a plunger device for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier. y

29. In a match-making machine,the combination with a splint-cutting device,and means forfeeding veneer cards the length of vthe splints to the cutting device, of a bodily-re- IOO IIO

ciprocatory separator into which the splints are forced endwise in a single row and which carries such row bodily at once and separates the splints in right lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows, holding means for the splints, and a plunger device for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

30. In a match-making machine,the combil means and receiving the splints endwise, the

splints being forced into the separator, means for moving the separator so as to simultaneously divide the splints into more than two independent parallel rows by simultaneous separation, and holding means for thesplints.

32. In a match-making machine, the combii nation with splint-cutting means, of a bodilyreciprocatory separator into which the splints are forced endwise and then carried in a single rowi and simultaneously separated into more than two independent rows, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

33. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodilyreciprocatory separator located adjacent to the cutting means and receiving the splints endwise, the splints beingforcedinto the separator, means for reciprocating the separator so as to simultaneously divide the splints in lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows by simultaneous separation, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

34. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means and means for forcing blanks or cards the length of the splints to the. cutting means, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator into which the splints are forced endwise and which carries the splints and separates them in right lines parallel to each other and into independent parallel rows to the side of the cutting means, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

35. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodilymovable separator comprising more than two independent slidable plates or members 'arranged in sets which separate the splints into independent rows, and holding means for the splints. y

36. In a machine for making matches, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodily-movable separator comprising independent members moving the splints bodily at once and separating the splints into more than two independent rows, and holding means Afor the splints.

37. In a machine foi` making matches, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator comprisingindependent members moving the splints bodily at once and separating the splints into more than two independent rows, a carrier, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

38.' In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodilymovable separator having independent slidable plates or members which divide the splints into more than two independent rows, a carrier, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

39. In a machine for making matches, the combination with means forsnpplyingsplints, of a bodily-movable separator comprisingindependent plat-es adapted to receive splints, means for operating the plates at different speeds, a carrier and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carllel'.

40. In a machine for making matches, the combination with means for supplying the splints, of a bodily-reciprocatory separator comprising independent plates or members arranged in sets and each set being provided withholding devices to receive the splints endwise, means for shifting the position of the sets of plates or members at different speeds to separate the splints into independent rows, a carrier, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

41. In a machine for making matches,a bodily-movable separator comprising independent plates adapted to receive splints, and means for operating the plates atdifferent speeds to separate the splints.

42. In a machine for making matches, the combination with means for supplying splints, of a bodily-movable separator comprising independent plates or members arranged in sets and each set being provided with holding devices to secure and hold the splints endwise, means for shifting the position of the sets of plates o'r members at different speeds to separate the splints int-o independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

43. In a machine for making matches,abod ily-movable separator comprising more than two independent plates provided with means for receiving and holding the splints, and means for operating the plates to separate the splints into more than two independent rows.l

44. In a match-making machine, the combination with means for supplying splints, of a IOO IIO

bodily-movable separator comprising more than two independent plates or members arranged in sets and each set being provided with holding devices to receive and hold the splints endwise, means for shifting the position of the sets of plates or members to separate the splints into more than two independent rows, and a carrier receiving the splints from the separator. Y

45. Inamatch-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodilyreciprocatory separator having more than two independent sets of members carrying the splints bodily at once and separating them into independent rows, a carrier, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

46. In a machine for making matches, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a bodily-movable separator having more than two independently-movable members which separate the splints into independent rows, a

. carrier, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

47. In a match-making machine, the combination with means for supplying splints, of a bodily-movable separator comprising independent plates or members arranged in sets and each set being provided with holding devices to receive and hold the splints endwise, means for shifting the position of the sets of plates or members to separate the splints into more than two independent rows, a carrier, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

4S. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, and means for feeding cards the length of the splints to the cutting means, of a separator into which the splints are forced endwise and then carried bodily at once and simultaneously divided by movement therewith into more than two independent parallel rows by simultaneous separation, and holding means for the splints, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

49. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, and means for feeding cards the length of the splints to the cutting means, of a separator located adjacent tothe cutting means and receiving the splints endwise, the splints being forced into the separat-or, means for moving the separator so as to move the splints bodily and by movement therewith simultaneously divide the splints into more than twoiindependent parallel rows by simultaneous separation, and holding means for the splints.

50. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a separator into which the splints are forced endwise and then carried and simultaneously divided by movement therewith into more than two independent rows by simultaneous separation, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means, substantially as vand for the purpose set forth.

5l. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-nuttin g device, of a separator located adjacent to the cutting device and receiving the splints endwi'se, the splints being forced into the separator, means for operating the separator so as to simultaneously divide the splints by movement therewith in lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows by simultaneous separation, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

52. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, and means for feeding veneer cards the length of the splints to the cutting means, of a separator into which the splints are forced endwise and then carried bodily at once and by reciprocatory action simultaneously divided into more than two independent rows by simultaneous separation, and holding means for the splints.

53. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means,and means for feeding cards the length of the splints to the cutting means, of a separator separating the splints by a reciprocatory action, located adjacent to the cutting means and receiving the splints endwise, the splints being forced into the separator, means for moving the separator so as to simultaneously divide the splints into more than two independent parallel rows by simultaneous separation, and holding means for the splints.

In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a separatoi-into which the splints are forced endwise and then carried in a single row and by reciprocatory action simultaneously divided into more than two independent rows by simultaneous separation, holding means for the splints, and plungers `for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

55. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a separator separating the splints by a reciprocatory action, located adjacent to the cutting means and receiving the splints endwise, the splints being forced into the separator, means for moving the separator so as to simultaneously divide the splints in lines parallel to each other and into more than two independent rows by simultaneous separation, holding means for the splints, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the holding means.

5G. In a machine for making matches, they com binaiion with means for supplying splints, of a separator comprising independent plates or members arranged in sets, each set being provided with holding devices to receive the splints en'dwise, means for shifting theposi-V tion of the sets of plates or members at different speeds to separate the splints into independent rows, a carrier, and plungers for IOO IIO

forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

57. In a machine for making matches, the combination with means for supplying splints, of a separator comprising independent plates providing spaces or splint-receiving devices approximately the thickness of a splint and receiving the splints, and means for moving the plates to shift the relative positions ofsuch spaces laterally past each other to separate the splints into more than two independent rows, a carrier, and plungers for forcing the splints from the separator into the carrier.

58. In a machine for making matches, the combination with means forsupplying splints, of a separator having independent plates providing spaces or splint-receiving devices approximately the thickness of a splint and receiving the splints, and means for moving the plates to shift the relative positions of such spaces laterally past each other to separate the splints into more than two independent rows, and a carrier receiving the divided splints from the separator.

59. In a match-making machine, a separator comprising independent plates provided with splint-receiving means engaging a splint on two sides simultaneously, and means for operating certain receiving means past others to separate the splints into more than two independent rows. y

60. In a machine for making matches, aseparatorcomprisingindependentplates adapted to receive splints, and means for operating the plates at different speeds to separate the splints.

61. In a match-making machine, the combination with means forsupplying splints, of a separator comprising independent plates or members arranged in sets and each set being provided With holding devices to receive and hold the splints endwise, means for shifting the position of the sets of plates or members at different speeds to separate the splints into independent rows, and holding means for the splints.

62. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting mechanism, of a number of separable individual splint-receivers comprising three or more of such receivers arranged in one series and adapted to receive splints from the cutting` mechanism, means for separating such receivers, holding means for the splints, together with plungers for forcing the splints from the receivers into the holding means.

63. In a match-making machine, a separator comprising independent members provided with individual splint-receiving means, and means for operating certain 'receiving means past others to separate the splints into independent rows.

64. In a match-making machine, the combination with splint-cutting means,'of a series of more than two separable members engaging the splints on two sides simultaneously,

and means for operating the members to separate the splints.

65. In match-making machinery, the combination with splint-cutting mechanism, of a plurality of separable splint-receivers, each adapted to receive a single match splint, means for delivering the splints, each to its individual receiver, independently of any of the other said receivers, and means for separating the said receivers.

66. In match-making machinery the combination with splint-cutting mechanism, of a set of separable splint-receivers, comprising three or more such receivers arranged in one series and adapted to receive splints' from the cutting mechanism and means for separating such receivers.

67. In match-making machinery, the combination with rotary cutters, of receivers for receiving the splints therefrom adapted to convey the same to carrier-frames means for reciprocating the splint receivers, carrierframes for the splints, plungers for expelling the splints from the receivers and forcing them into the frames after the receivers have been moved in one direction, and means for giving a step-by-step movement to the carrierframes.

68. In match-making machinery, the combination with rotary cutters, a feed-plunger for feeding veneer cards thereto, and means for reciprocating the feed-plunger, of receivers for receiving the splints into which the veneer cards are separated by the cutters and for conveying the same to carrier-frames and means forintermittently reciprocating the receivers once for every reciprocation of the said feed-plunger. Y

69. In match-making machinery, the combination with rotary cutters, a feed-plunger for feeding veneer cards thereto, and means for reciprocating the feed plunger, of receivers for receiving the splints into which the veneer cards are separated by the cutters and for conveying the same to carrier-frames, means for intermittently reciprocating the receivers once for every reciprocation of the Said feed-plunger, plungers for expelling the splints from the receivers into carrier-frames after the receivers have been moved in one direction, and means, geared to the receiversreciprocating means, for intermittently reciprocating the plungers.

'70. In match-making machinery, the combination with rotary cutters, a feed-plunger for feeding veneer cards thereto, and means for reciprocating the feed plunger, of receivers for receiving the splints into which the veneer cards are separated by the cutters, and for conveying the same to carrierframes, a cam for intermittently reciprocating the receivers, plungers for expelling the splints from the receivers, and a cam for intermittently reciprocating the plungers, the said cams connected to rotate in unison, and the active portion of one cam adapted to op- IOO IIO

crate during the dwell portion of the other cam.

7l. In match-making machinery, the combination with rotary cutters, splint-receivers arranged beneath the cutters, said splintre ceivers having orifices therethrough through which match-splints may pass, and means for reciprocating the said receivers, of means for preventing splints at certain times from passing clear through the said receivers, and splint-carriers arranged beneath the said receivers and adapted to receive the splints from the receivers when the said receivers have been moved in one direction.

72. In match-making machinery, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a plurality of reciprocatory separable splint-receivers each adapted to receive a single matchsplint, means for delivering the splints each to its individual receiver independently of any of the other of said receivers, and means for separating the receivers during the reciprocation.

T3. In match-making machinery, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a reciprocatory set of separable splint-receivers comprising three or more such receivers arranged in one series and adapted to receive splints from the cutting means, and means for separating such receivers during their reciprocation.

74. In match-making machinery, the combination with splint-cutting mechanism, of a plurality of reciprocatory separable splint-receivers each adapted toreceiveasingle matchsplint, means for delivering the splints each to its individual receiver independently of any of the other of said receivers, means for separating the receivers during the reciprocation, a dipping-carrier,together with plungers for forcing the splints from the receivers into said carrier.

75. In match-making machinery, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a reciprocatory set of separable splint-receivers comprising three or more such receivers arranged in one series and adapted to receive splints from the cutting means, means for separating such receivers d n ring their reciprocation, a dippingcarrier, together with plnngers for forcing the splints from the receivers into said carrier.

76. In a machine for making matches, a separator comprising independent receivers adapted to receive splints, and means for operating the receivers at different speeds to separate the splints.

77. In match-making machinery, the combination of a separator comprising independent devices adapted to receive splints, means for delivering the splints endwise to the devices, means for operating the devices at different speeds to separate the splints, a dipping-carrier, together with plnngers for forcing the splints from the devices into said carrier.

78. In match-making machinery, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a plurality of separable splint-receivers each adapted to receive a single inatclrsplint, means for delivering the splints each to its individual receiver independently of any of the other of said receivers, adipping-carrier,together with plnngers entirely independent of the receivers and entering the latter at intervals for forcing the splints from the receivers into the carrier.

79. In match-making machinery, the combination with splint-cutting means, of a set of separable splin t-receivers com prisi'n g three or more such receivers arranged in one series and adapted to receive splints from the cntting means, means for separating such recei vers, a dipping-carrier, together with plnngers entirelyindependent ofthe receivers and their movement and entering the said receivers at intervals for forcing the splints from the said receivers into the carrier.

80. In match-making machinery, the combination of a set of reciprocatory separable splint-recei vers comprising three or more such receivers arranged in one series and adapted to receive splints endwise, means for delivering the splints endwise to the receivers, means for separating the receivers, a dipping-carrier, and plnngers entering the receivers at intervals for forcing the splints from said receivers into the carrier.

81. In match-making machinery, the combination of more than two receivers for receiving the splints, means for delivering the splints endwise to the receivers, means for intermittently reciprocating the receivers, a dipping-carrier, together with plungers entirely independent ot' the receivers and their movement and entering the latter at intervals for forcing the splints from the said receiversinto the dipping-carrier.

82. In match-making machinery, the combination of more than two receivers for receiving the splints endwise, means for delivering the splints endivise to the receivers, a cam for intermittently reciprocating the receivers, a dipping carrier or frame for the splints, plnngers entirely independent of the receivers and their movement and entering the receivers at intervals for forcing the splints into the carrier, and a cam for intermittently reciprocating the plungers, the said cams connected to rotate in unison and the active portion of one cam adapted to operate dnring the dwell portion of the other cam.

83. In match-making machinery, the combination of more than two independent receivers adapted to receive splints endwise, means for delivering the splints endwise to the receivers, means for reciprocating said receivers, means for preventing splints at certain times from passing clear th rough said receivers, and a carrier adapted to receive the splints from the receivers when the said receivers have been moved in one direction.A

84. In matchfmaking machinery, thecombination of more than two independent re- IOO IIO

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ceivers adapted to receive the splints endwise, means for delivering the splints endwise to said receivers, means for moving the said receivers, means for preventing splints at certain times from passing clear through the said receivers, and splint-carriers arranged to receive the splints from the receivers when the latter have been moved in one direction.

S5. In match-making machinery, the combination of more than two independent re ceivers adapted to receive the splints endwise, means for delivering the splints endwise to said receivers, means for moving the said receivers, means for preventing splints at certain times from passing clear through the said receivers, splint-carriers arranged to receive the splints from the receivers when the latter have been moved in one direction, and plungers for forcing the splints from the receivers into the splint-carriers.

86. In match-making machinery, the combination of more than two independent receivers having orifices therethrough through which match-splints may pass, means for moving the receivers, of a plate or bed for preventing splints at certain times from passing clear through the said receivers, and splintcarriers arranged to receive the splints from the receivers when the latter have been moved in one direction.

87. In match-making machinery, the combination of more than two independent receivers having orifices therethrough'through which match-splints may pass, means for moving the receivers, of a plate or bed having openings therethrough adapted to register with the orifices of the receivers when the latter have been moved in one direction, for preventing the splints at certain times and except When the orifices and openings register from passing clear through the said receivers, and splint-carriers arranged to receive the splints from the receivers when the latter have been moved in one direction.

S8. In match-making machinery, the combination of a separator having two or more members provided with devices for holding the splints, means for delivering the splints endwise to the devices, together with means for moving the members at different distances with respect to each other and at different speeds to separate the splints, and dipping means for the splints.

89. In match-making machinery, the combination with a separator having two or more members provided with devices for holding the splints, means for delivering the splints endwise to the devices, means for moving the members at different distances With respect to each other and at different speeds to separate the splints, dipping means for the splints, together with plungers for forcing the separated splints into the dipping means.

90. In match-making machinery, the combination with tWo or more members having devices for receiving the splints, means for delivering the splints endwise to the devices,

pivotally-held levers, means foroperating the levers, links connected to the members and to the levers at different distances from the pivots of said levers to throw the said members different distances when the levers are moved on their pivots and thereby separate the splints, and dipping means for the splints.

91. In match-making machinery, the combination with two or more members having devices for receiving the splints, means for delivering the splints endwise to the devices, pivotally-held levers, means for operating the levers, and links connected to the members and to the levers at different distances from the pivots of the said levers to throw the said members different distances when the levers are moved on their pivots and thereby separate the splints, dipping means for the splints, together With plungers for forcing the splints from the devices into the dipping means.

92. In match-making machinery, the combination with more than two sets of members, each member of each set being adapted to hold an individual splint, means for delivering the splints endwise to the members, pivotally-held levers, means for operating the levers, links connected to each set of memhers and to the levers at different distances from the pivots of said levers to cause the members to be shifted relatively with respect to each other when the levers are operated.

93. In match-making machinery, the combination of a series of more than two independent receivers, means for delivering the splints endwise to the receivers, means for shifting the position of the receivers, a dipping carrier, plu ngers for expelling the splints from the receivers into the carrier, means for positively forcing the plungers to enter the receivers at intervalsv for expelling the splints from the receivers into the carrier, means for positively forcing the plungers to enter the receivers at intervals for expelling the splints therefrom, a spring or springs for returning the plungers to their normal position, and auxiliary means to assist in removing the plungers from the receivers in case the spring or springs should fail to work.

9,4. In match-making machinery, a separator comprising two or more sets of independent members each adapted to receive and hold a single match-splint, bars connecting the members together in sets, and means connected to the bars whereby the-sets of members may be operated relatively with respect to each other.

95. In matchmaking machinery, a separator comprising more than two independent sets of members, each member being adapted to hold an individual match-splint, transverse bars connecting each set of members together, and tie-rods extending longitudinally of the separator members and rigidly holding each set of members independent of each other to provide independent receivers for each splint.

96. In match-making machinery, a separa- IOO tor comprising a numberof plates or members arranged in sets, each set having two or more plates, transverse bars connecting the members of each set together, and tie-rods com neetnglr the transverse bars and so spacing the plates as to provide slots or receivers for each individual splint.

97. In match-making machinery, a separator comprising a nu mber of plates or members arranged in sets, each set having, two or more plates, transverse bars connecting the memhers of each set together, tie-rods Connecting the transverse bars and so spacing the plates as to provide slots or receivers for each individual splint, means for operating the sets of members to separate the splints, a dippingcarrier, and plungers for forcing the splints from the receivers into the carrier.

98. In match-making machinery, a separator comprisingF a number of plates or members arranged in sets, each set having two or more plates, transverse bars connecting the members of each set together, tie-rods connectingr the transverse bars and so spacing the plates as to provide slots or receivers for each individual splint, pivoted levers, and links connested to the transverse bars and to the pivoted levers at diierent distances from the pivots of the said levers to throw the sets of receivers or slots different distances with respect to each other and thereby separate the splints, means for operating the levers, a dippingjcarrier, together with plungers for forcing the splints frornthe receivers into the dipping-carrier.

J. A. EKIN oRrsWELL.

Witnesses:

CHAs. E. RIORDAN, H. W. COFFIN. 

